Can you think of a more "politically correct" statement than "You're either with us or you're against us."?

Question

This is but one example. Conservatives are very fond of politically correct language.

trouble_54157 - it's official - you're a moron

political correctness is an attempt to force people to one side - jeeze conservatives are dense

Answer 1

Nah sounds quite dictatorial if you ask me. Who said that? Wouldn't happen to be Bush by any chance would it?

Answer 2

I don't think that this is a PC statement.

Look at how many find it incorrect.

Moreover, I believe in this statement. In proper context it simple says that if you harbor or support people who have, or are planning to do us harm, then you are as guilty as they are.

I don't think you understand your position very well.

I am very much against a majority of what is PC. Most of which is BS, in an attempt to change the mind of people.

You've heard "illegal immigration," versus "undocumented workers" ? One is more accurate than the other. One is PC while the other is not. Do you know the difference? And which group do you think prefers which?

Answer 3

How exactly is that a politically correct statement? Political correctness was about making everyone feel good about themselves as individuals. Political correctness (often abbreviated to PC) is a term used to describe language and behavior that is intended, or said to be intended, to provide a minimum of offense, particularly to racial, cultural, or other identity groups. The statement about being either with us or against us isn't really PC since being PC means that you accept someone for being who they are no matter what. That statement is more like you are either with us or, if you are not, be prepared for the consequences.

Answer 4

Gee, I love historical revisionists!

Let's not forget that when Bush made that bold statement, everyone was cheering him on!

Read what Bush said in context: "A coalition partner must do more than just express sympathy, a coalition partner must perform," Bush said. "That means different things for different nations. Some nations don't want to contribute troops and we understand that. Other nations can contribute intelligence-sharing. ... But all nations, if they want to fight terror, must do something. Over time it's going to be important for nations to know they will be held accountable for inactivity," he said. "You're either with us or against us in the fight against terror."

What would you prefer, some namby-pamby response to the most vicious attack on U.S. soil since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor? How about, "We would be ever so grateful if foreign nations would possibly consider the great and magnanimous gesture of helping the U.S. eliminate terror in the world. If you don't want to help, we won't interpret your inaction as aiding the enemy. It's ok if you freely allow terrorists to plot their next attack against the U.S. while in your country. We wouldn't dream of inconveniencing you."

RUSH has a great song called "Force Ten":
"Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts
Demand tough songs
Demand."

When 9-11 occurred, we had no idea how many more attacks were coming. We need to show a united front against terrorism; otherwise we are just encouraging them.

When Ronald Reagan was confronting the USSR and baiting them to dismantle their empire, did he say, "Oh, it would just be ever so kind of you to consider the possibility of maybe letting people pass unrestricted from East Germany into West Germany, if that is alright with you, of course." No, he spoke words that changed the world forever: "Mr. Gorbachev, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL."

We don't need PC mumbo jumbo when we're at war. We need focused thinking, and clear, unambiguous talk.

Answer 5

Excellent question; it seems the neocons answering didn't get the point. The right try to enforce their version of political "correctness". I can think of another politically correct statement they use: "America - love it or leave it".

Answer 6

political correctness is for liberals who prefer not to offend anyone, or so they would like one to believe. conservatives have no time for political correctness. in my opinion political correctness is nothing more than a nice lie. honesty is the best policy.
the King had no new clothes, he had no clothes at all, he was just fooled by political correctness and a shyster tailor.

Answer 7

That is not political correctness. Refusing to use a correct term is political correctness. Calling illegal immigrants - undocumented workers, or even worse, undocumented Americans, as Senator Reid has said is political correctness.

Calling mentally retarded people "special needs" is PC.
Refusing to allow airport security to use profiling to look for terrorists is PC. Obviously, you don't understand the term political correctness. Perhaps you should look it up.

Answer 8

This is just the old "Who's side are you on" juvenile attempt to force agreement on an issue that is up for debate, and the person making this statement is, in most cases, an idiot..(Example: George Bush)

Answer 9

If we were very fond of politically correct language you wouldn't have heard "You're either with us or against us".
We don't believe in Political Correctness. That's liberal talk. Obviously you know very little about Conservatives.

Answer 10

I believe the more politically correct statement is:

"I may not agree with your opinion, but I will fight to the death to uphold your right to have your own opinion," or words to that effect.

Answer 11

politically correct-
Of, relating to, or supporting broad social, political, and educational change, especially to redress historical injustices in matters such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation.
Doesn't sound much like conservatism to me. But then again its probably just you have always been to lazy to look the phrase up to use it in its correct context.